Which is the most RECOGNIZED (not most famous) skyscraper today??

Chrysler Building, you just totally recognize that Chrysler look.

WTC
Sears
A lot of non-enthusiasts would be able to recognize them. The other ones are too new or obscure.

The burning and collapsing of the twin towers has become such a powerful image that I think they are the most recognized skyscrapers of all time. If they hadn't been destroyed though, I would say the Empire State Building was more recognized.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/WTC1_on_fire.jpg

Either EMpire or Chrysler

The burning and collapsing of the twin towers has become such a powerful image that I think they are the most recognized skyscrapers of all time. If they hadn't been destroyed though, I would say the Empire State Building was more recognized.


Yeah..totally agree!!

Empire State Building, then Sears Tower.

The WTC of NYC

WTC and ESB

Chrysler Building, you just totally recognize that Chrysler look.

Perhaps, but anyone who's not a skyscraper enthusiast would just call it, The Empire State Building when they see a picture of Chrysler.

I'd have to go with the WTC twins.

The burning and collapsing of the twin towers has become such a powerful image that I think they are the most recognized skyscrapers of all time. If they hadn't been destroyed though, I would say the Empire State Building was more recognized.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/WTC1_on_fire.jpg


I completely agree! I couldn't have said it better myself.

Perhaps, but anyone who's not a skyscraper enthusiast would just call it, The Empire State Building when they see a picture of Chrysler.


true...I know of people who saw a pic of Chrysler and assumed Empire State.

So most famous = Empire State = New York

most recognised = WTC = New York

I think Chrysler by look, Empire State by name/reputation.

I think the Chrysler Building is the MOST RECOGNIZED skyscraper. More people actually recognize that Chrysler look than the Empire State Building look. This is not about the most famous, it's about the most recognized look. Chrysler Building's look is far more recognized, so recognized most people don't even know the name of it.

Empire State Building!
;)

WTC

most recognized-wtc
most known by name-empire state
most popular-chrysler

Empire State Building, then WTC because of King Kong. I know some people who think the Sears tower is The John Hancock center.

I agree WTC is more recognised because of being destroyed, but Empire State would be the most recognised if WTC wasn't destroyed.

Well I voted Empire State, among the "living" skyscrapers. It is recognised by both shape and name.

I know some people who think the Sears tower is The John Hancock center.
Yep, I know some too.

WTC

I don't know how the hell ESB is more recognized than the Chrysler?? It's more famous but not more recognized. You look at the ESB and then you look at the Chrysler, Chrysler is definitely more recognized while ESB is more famous. I actually knew the Chrysler look before I knew the ESB look because Chrysler's look is so unforgettable. WTC before 9/11 were very recognized but I'd say behind Chrysler and the ESB. Chrysler is more recognized than WTC. The art deco design of the Chrysler with its semi-circular setbacks and then the Nirosta spire on the top...that's is the most recognized feature of ANY high-rise. Nothing gets more recognized than that. Lots of you peepz go for most famous.

One of the biggest differences that the Twins had to other NYC skyscrapers is that they were two buildings, while most others were just one building.

for me the wtc towers are now legendary and always will be the worlds most reconised skyscrapers.

WTC

ESB

I don't think there can be any serious debate that the WTC is/was the most widely recognized skyscraper on earth and 9/11 certainly put the towers on the leaderboard of most widely recognized structures of any kind, right up there with the pyramids. I'm sure your average Kalahari Bushman can identify the WTC.

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I don't think most people could tell the difference between the WTC and some other similar box if you put them next to each other, because of this I'll go with ESB.

Due to infamy, I'm thinking that the WTC would be recognized instantly in the deepest densest outback/jungle/wastelands etc. from Djibouti to Australia to Mongolia to Cambodia etc. etc.

Most people here seem to be thinking from a first world perspective... Do you really think a Yak herder from Peru would recognize the ESB? Probably not. They'd recognize the WTC in a heartbeat. Remember, the people who post here are in the 5-10 percent of the most priviledged people in the world.

I think it is tapei 101 cos it s the tallest building int world so everybody knows that tower...

If i would ask some of my mates here in Finland the only buildings they would know of are ESB and WTC (because of the terrorit attack) somone would maybe recognise the chrysler but the others aren´t that famous.

To Be different, i'd say the Swiss RE Building or 'Gherkin' in London, also, the Shanghai World Finance centre will be iconic when completed in 2008.

The Chrysler though i'd say is the most recognised building

I agree WTC is the most famous thanks to them getting destroyed...it is an image that people saw around the world, and it is so ingrained in our history now that I doubt any building will come close to the WTC for its instant recognizability

I mean, you can draw two large rectangular boxes and put an antenna on one and EVERYONE will say, World Trade Center...but if you draw the empire state building only skyscraper geeks and Americans will likely immediately recognize it

My opinion:

1. WTC
2. ESB
3. maybe Chrysler


honourable mentions:

Transamerica Pyramid: Probably the most recognizable American skyscraper outside New York.

Flatiron: Very recognizable too.

Petronas Towers: 'Promoted' more than that Taipei building so far (movies, advertising etc.)


Sears tower is not really famous outside the US. I didn't know that building before I got interested in skyscrapers.

My opinion:

1. WTC
2. ESB
3. maybe Chrysler


honourable mentions:

Transamerica Pyramid: Probably the most recognizable American skyscraper outside New York.

Flatiron: Very recognizable too.

Petronas Towers: 'Promoted' more than that Taipei building so far (movies, advertising etc.)


Sears tower is not really famous outside the US. I didn't know that building before I got interested in skyscrapers.

True, but I think it's more recognized than Transamerica, Flaitron, and Petronas.

ESB

Empire State Building. I wouldn't say the Sears. I have friends visit me and they are routinely unable to determine which of the black skyscrapers is the Sears.

ESB

Even with the Taipei 101 or the Petronas pressence, it's still The Empire State Building that is the most recognized.

Chrysler Building.

I don't think it is a stretch to say that that more people alive today would recognize the WTC than any other structure ever built by man.

Chrysler.

I think Chrysler by look, Empire State by name/reputation.

That's correct

the empire state building, offcourse

WTC of NYC
:yes:

ESB, if you had to put a picture next to the definition of a skyscraper, most likely it would be it.

WTC, then ESB.

Empire State Building!!

anyone who sees a picture of the chrysler building will recognize it, thats why i voted for it.

the epire state building is only famous by name, non enthusiasts wouldnt really recognize it between other scrapers.

the wtc is was not really famous for its own existance, something like what happens today with taipei101.

wtc, esb and also burj al arab,.. maybe many people would say, oh isn't that the 7star hotel?

Most recognised:WTC
Most popular: Crysler
Most Famous: Empire States

anyone who sees a picture of the chrysler building will recognize it, thats why i voted for it.

the epire state building is only famous by name, non enthusiasts wouldnt really recognize it between other scrapers.

the wtc is was not really famous for its own existance, something like what happens today with taipei101.

I don't think so. In fact, I find The Empire State Building more recognizable than The Chrysler! And also the fact that is located in the centre of Manhattan.

Just look how The Empire State stands out

http://www.newyorkslideshow.com/galleries/newyorkcitiscape/images/a3.jpg

http://www.newyorkslideshow.com/galleries/newyorkcitiscape/images/a4.jpg

http://www.newyorkslideshow.com/galleries/newyorkcitiscape/images/a5.jpg

Empire state building, largely because of King Kong(old one), New York, vertical marathons, steadler plastic bags, photos, documentaries, airships, etc.
It gets the attention of so many more people around the world!

WTC is about as famous as the pentagon, and famous not as skyscrapers, but as victims of terrorism.

Chrysler is only famous to people who look at buildings, if you were to throw an ordinary person into NY, they'll first point out ESB(probably due to the size). Chrysler I feel, is just so drilled into our minds(as SSC-ians) that we feel it is famous.

ESB by several hundred m.:D

for sure, NYC skyscrapers are probably the most recognized in the world
I'd say:
1/WTC 2/ESB 3/Chrysler (my favorite)
BUT, I wonder why nobody mentionned the Eiffel Tower
"La Tour Eiffel": not a real "business building", but probably the most famous anyway

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/614/eiffel7mx.jpg

i guess Empire state building is the most recognized skyscraper thanks to the movies like King Kong and the new version.., The Eiffel tower is probably the most famous tower but it's not a business skyscraper.

Empire state building, largely because of King Kong(old one), New York, vertical marathons, steadler plastic bags, photos, documentaries, airships, etc.
It gets the attention of so many more people around the world!

WTC is about as famous as the pentagon, and famous not as skyscrapers, but as victims of terrorism.

Chrysler is only famous to people who look at buildings, if you were to throw an ordinary person into NY, they'll first point out ESB(probably due to the size). Chrysler I feel, is just so drilled into our minds(as SSC-ians) that we feel it is famous.

ESB by several hundred m.:D

The WTC was actually famous as a skyscraper was argubly even more famous than The Sears Tower. Even before 9/11. There were symbolized as towers of power. They may be boxed or simple in design but you got these twins dominating Lower Manhattan. They were actually the most famous twin towers if not the Petronas in Kuala Lumpur.

Why would they bomb the WTC instead of The Empire State Building which is the most symbolic of all NY scrapers?

The reason the wtc was attacked is becouse of what they stood for which was freedom and power plus there size and there loction,

Empire State,absolutely!!

Empire State Building has to be THE most recognizable building in the world. It has been around forever, and still is considered to be the Granddaddy of ALL skyscrapers!

Empire State Building has to be THE most recognizable building in the world. It has been around forever, and still is considered to be the Granddaddy of ALL skyscrapers!

I kinda look at Woolworth Building as the granddaddy but The Empire State Building has a mightier feel to it!

I would be really sad if they hit that one instead of The WTC!

Empire State Building, with Chrysler Building and Petronas as runner ups.

Most people in Europe (and the other continents) have never heard of Sears Tower (or Taipei 101 for that matter).

Empire State Building by far

One more vote for the Empire State Building. Chrysler may be more loved and perhaps even more recognized due to its unique shape, but it's not nearly as well-known by name.

The WTC may be more famous (or rather infamous) and instantly recognisable, but it's not here any more...

Empire state building or chrysler :)

ESB.

the wtc are the most recognisable buildings only because they were destroyed but if they hadnt they wouldnt even b close... sears isnt THAT well known to the nun skyscraper lovers...chryslers deffinitly r up there, but the empire state building is the most recongnisable next to wtc.

Empire state and WTC

The Empire State and the WTC NY (Even destroyed is recognized as one of the best Skyscrapers)

The burning and collapsing of the twin towers has become such a powerful image that I think they are the most recognized skyscrapers of all time. If they hadn't been destroyed though, I would say the Empire State Building was more recognized.
I agree that their destruction has made them the most recognized, but unless you are of the opinion that they were the most recognized scrapers before 9/11, then you can't vote for them, because the poll said:

"WTC (if not destroyed)" So you can only vote for them if you believe they would have been the most recognizable had their destruction never occured.

Oh, and I say it's between ESB and Sears, btw.

Most people here seem to be thinking from a first world perspective... Do you really think a Yak herder from Peru would recognize the ESB? Probably not. They'd recognize the WTC in a heartbeat. Remember, the people who post here are in the 5-10 percent of the most priviledged people in the world.

Yaks are found only in Asia :D

ESB

I would say the Empire State Building. I would have opted for the World Trade Centre, however I wasn't sure that the general public would be able to recognise these buildings over other rectangular boxes. A close friend of mine, when I showed her a picture of the Aon Center in Chicago thought it was one of the twin towers... Similarly, a less interested person could quite easily confuse Chrysler FOR the Empire State Building. However, I don't think this would happen in the reverse direction.

Subliving.

WTC.

as soon as a foreigner sees even just a silhouette of the empire state building, they will immediately think of the american dream

also... keep in mind that it says in the poll that if the WTC buildings were NOT destroyed. They are very recognized today and everybody knows why, but if they were not destroyed they would just be like any other building.

ESB by a fair margin.

And it has had 75+ years to cement its reputation.

I think Chrysler is nicer... ESB looks much nicer in old pictures before the antenna was tacked on.

ESB is the most famous standing, but I would have to say WTC is the most famous because when they were destroyed it was televised all over the world.

Its between the Sears and ESB. I can't decide!

I think WTC or ESB

The burning and collapsing of the twin towers has become such a powerful image that I think they are the most recognized skyscrapers of all time. If they hadn't been destroyed though, I would say the Empire State Building was more recognized.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/WTC1_on_fire.jpg
I also agree
My list
1 emipre state
2 WTC after 01
3 Sears
4 Taipei 101
5 hancok center

WTC for me. :)

If towers count then it would probably be the Eiffel Tower. But I think the Empire State Building is very famous.